tiking Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 I went to the IPMS 08 Open here in Sweden, and took home 2 Gold Medals and 1 Bronze medal. If that wasn't enough. I also was very surprise after winning two special prizes. 1. a Peterbelt Truck and the mother of all prizes...A 1/6 Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf.B armor tank. Talk about flabbergasted. My first thought when I walked up to recive it, I the hell am I going to get it home? I took the wife and kid with me and believe me there was no room in the car, if you include my seven models. Well, that is another story all together. But seriously, I've never built a WWII tank, let alone in scale 1/6...Ha Ha Ha... To make things even stressful, the whole audience wants to see it done by the next IPMS, which will be next year....oopps. I don't think so. Just thought I'd share.
Dr. Cranky Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 Oh my, that tank is going to be a MONSTER. Congratulations. Take your vitamins and build it.
Burnout Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 First of all, congrats on your medals! Hope you post photos of the winners if you haven't already. I would either build the tank or sell/trade it. Looks like it could be a lot of fun.
Joe Handley Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 Congrats on the winnings and good luck with that tank........or would that be good luck findung someolace to put it when it's built!
Agent G Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 Well, first, considering the quality of your builds I find it hard to believe you earned only two golds and one bronze. Second, I believe if anyone can do justice to that behemoth of a kit, you can. Third, when you finish it, send it to me! Good Job! G
rmvw guy Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 Congrats on the metals! If you don't want the tank I bet you could trade it for something you would want on here.
randx0 Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 That thing is huge ! That is really cool that you won. I think you should build it by next year and bring home even more trophies.
Ryan S. Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 Wow! Congrats of the awards. How big is that tank when built? That is one big box!
cobraman Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 A 1/6 tank ! I never knew they made such a thing. That has to be one huge model. How big is it when built ? Congrats.
Kaleb Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 Rofl that's great. But beside that.....build it or ship it over here.
deja-view Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) I've seen those advertised (yeah, I look at all kinds of stuff because I build all kinds of stuff...or, at least I START all kinds of stuff). They are HUGE. I would expect a fun build, but you have to have a place to put it. It's not standard shelf item. I have 1/15 scale tanks, and they are about 16-18" I think. Figure about 2-1/2 times that(?). Not quite as crazy as this one: http://www.ebay.com/...=item27be62e332 My first thought, especially if you're not into building military...or very LARGE military models...would be to sell it. You could use the $$$ to but more of what yoiu like to build. Like that classic truck you have there. I have one of those I started in 1971 when I was stationed in the Azores, and I STILL have not finished it. sigh. BTW: That's a White Freightliner, not a Peterbilt...not that it matters 'cause it's a really nice model. Oh..that tank would fit easily in the back of my Suburban. Hmmmm...how much would it cost to get that beast to Las Vegas? Probably as much as a flight here from Sweden. Edited April 9, 2012 by deja-view
Deathgoblin Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 I like the idea of trading it, except how would he ship it. He could just about drive it there.
deja-view Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 I like the idea of trading it, except how would he ship it. He could just about drive it there. Yeah, there's ones like this with all the RC equipment, too. It looks like there's a big "club" of enthusiasts for military in hige scale...with an aftermarket of hundreds of extra parts, figures, guns, etc. If one had the space and time it probably would be a lot of fun, but I have a feeling it gets a little like playing Dungeons and Dragons with 1/6 scale pieces...total over-involvement after awhile. I'll bet they'd love to take over the skate parks and redo them for tank battles.
Austin T Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 Congrats on the medals and prizes.That tank is cool and al but I want a paintball tank,Those look VERY fun.
tiking Posted April 9, 2012 Author Posted April 9, 2012 Thanks guys. I'll post some pics when I get the chance of the parts so you get to see how big they are. If you ever played with GI joe's action figures then you pretty much get an idea of how big this tank is. I think the figures are the same scale, if I'm not mistaken.
Jdurg Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 Thanks guys. I'll post some pics when I get the chance of the parts so you get to see how big they are. If you ever played with GI joe's action figures then you pretty much get an idea of how big this tank is. I think the figures are the same scale, if I'm not mistaken. If you're talking about the old school ones (more like barbie dolls than the ones that came out in the 1980's), then I believe you are correct. Those were about 12" tall, and if you figure the height of the average man to be six feet tall, that would be a perfect scale.
Lownslow Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 i wouldve sold it lol thats 7 or 8 spaces worth of kits
tiking Posted April 9, 2012 Author Posted April 9, 2012 If you're talking about the old school ones (more like barbie dolls than the ones that came out in the 1980's), then I believe you are correct. Those were about 12" tall, and if you figure the height of the average man to be six feet tall, that would be a perfect scale. I thought so. In fact, that's what they used as figures on the box. i wouldve sold it lol thats 7 or 8 spaces worth of kits Yep!!. Lots of great kits I could get for the cost of this beast. Still considering.
Sixx Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 Peer -pressure...BUILD it Charles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!
deja-view Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 I think you could get a quick $500 for it. That's quite a prize for a model show. Heck, that's quite a prize for a real car show.
rel14 Posted April 9, 2012 Posted April 9, 2012 Congrats, awesome , second, i would probly have a heart attack and never get to build it..LOL
1930fordpickup Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 You must have had a very nice model for the prize's you won!
tiking Posted April 10, 2012 Author Posted April 10, 2012 Congrats, awesome , second, i would probly have a heart attack and never get to build it..LOL I am too afraid I would mess it up. You must have had a very nice model for the prize's you won! Well, for me it was not much of a big deal but I guess the judges liked the builds more than I did. Most of you guys have already seen them. Here they are: ---------------------- ----------------------------
Joe Handley Posted April 10, 2012 Posted April 10, 2012 If that is anywhere near the size of the old 21st Century Soldiers 1/6 tank we had at Toy's "R" Us, you're looking at around 3'+ in length and at least 2' wide. It should be compatable with the old school GI Joes and Barbie Dolls too
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